He was the son of influential French flutist Marcel Moyse, a co-founder of the Vermont Marlboro Music Festival, and taught many world-class flutists all over the world.

[3] Louis Moyse was born in Scheveningen, Netherlands, during one of his father's tours.

He continued giving private lessons in Westport, New York, while touring with his wife Janet White Moyse, of 33 years, around the world and the United States.

He also gave semiannual master classes and concerts in his hometown, St.-Amour, France, until 2004.

Works for Flute and Piano by Louis Moyse (CRI 888), performed by flutist Karen Kevra and pianist Paul Orgel, received a Grammy Award nomination in 2003.